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Gallegos (5-5) lost Thursday's 8-4 contest with Atlanta, allowing three runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning.

One night after blowing the lead, Gallegos entered in the eighth to protect a two-run lead and retired the first two Atlanta batters before surrendering three hits and two runs. Closer Alex Reyes was then brought in and permitted the inherited runner to score along with three runs of his own. Gallegos' 18 holds ranks fourth in baseball, though he has seven blown saves and has lost his last four decisions. The righty's ERA has ballooned to 3.36 after he concluded June at 1.93.

Rogers (3-1) pitched a perfect inning and earned the win Thursday versus Arizona.

After starter Alex Wood lasted just four innings, San Francisco's bullpen picked up the slack with six no-hit frames in the extra-inning win. Rogers was able to keep the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, and he was in line for the win when the Giants went ahead in the 10th. While the right-hander hasn't recorded a save since July 21 and just two in his last 14 outings, he remains a key part of manager Gabe Kapler's late-inning plans. Rogers owns a 1.94 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB through 51 innings while adding 11 saves and 19 holds.

Crowe (3-6) allowed seven runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings, taking the loss to the Reds on Thursday.

Crowe surrendered three home runs in the first two innings Thursday. Jonathan India, Eugenio Suarez and Joey Votto's long balls combined for six runs against Crowe. It was the 26-year-old's first time giving up that many homers and it was his shortest start since May 26. He has a 5.47 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Finnegan (4-3) allowed four unearned runs in a blown save and loss against the Phillies on Thursday, yielding three hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Finnegan came on in the ninth inning to protect a 5-3 lead but the first two hitters reached on a double and throwing error, respectively. After retiring the next two hitters, Finnegan gave up two-run doubles to J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins for his first blown save since taking over closer duties last week. Finnegan had put together eight straight scoreless outings prior to Thursday, so his role likely remains secure for the time being, but his 1.48 WHIP in 44 innings could be a harbinger of more volatility going forward.

Lamet (forearm) hurled one inning for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit and a walk while striking out two.

The right-hander served up a solo home run and a four-pitch walk while throwing nine of 16 pitches for strikes. He has not pitched in the majors since June 26, and it's unclear how long his minor-league rehab stint will last. When he returns to the Padres, Lamet is expected to work out of the bullpen.

Bard did not allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Cubs.

Bard was tasked with protecting a one-run lead, and he retired Sergio Alcantara, Matt Duffy and Rafael Ortega in order to record his 17th save. Bard appears to be returning to form after allowing five earned runs across three innings in three appearances between July 23 and July 31, as he now has two consecutive scoreless outings. For the season, Bard has a 4.23 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 44.2 innings.

Sims (elbow) is scheduled to pitch the second of back-to-back days on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, and if all goes well he could be officially back with the big league club over the weekend, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "If it goes well tonight and he recovers well the next couple of days, it'll probably be a tough decision of whether to have him pitch one more time in Triple-A or be active later this weekend," manager David Bell said.

The Reds are starting to get reinforcements back from the injured list. Michael Lorenzen just return from his hamstring injury last weekend and converted a save Wednesday, and Sims could be a part of that closing picture again when he returns.

Bender earned the save Thursday after holding the Mets to one run (unearned) on one hit and a walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Bender was called upon to protect a three-run game in the ninth and worked around an error, a walk and pair of infield singles to hold onto the win for Miami. The 26-year-old has put together a solid season thus far with a 2.06 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 39.1 innings and is expected to earn more save opportunities following Yimi Garcia's trade to the Astros.

Clarke (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Clarke spent a month and a half on the injured list, but he made three rehab appearances prior to his return. Across his two outings at Triple-A Reno, the righty allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in two scoreless frames. The right-hander should serve as a middle reliever now that he's fully healthy.

The Diamondbacks optioned Bukauskas to Triple-A Reno following Wednesday's game against the Giants.

The righty has appeared in three games since being recalled July 30, most recently throwing a scoreless inning in Wednesday's contest. Bukauskas' overall numbers this season are not good, though, as he has a 7.79 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in 17.1 big-league relief innings.